The Scottish Grand National at Ayr is the feature race of the day and here are the thoughts of our Long Shot tipster.
Ayr
J: Danny Mcmenamin
T: N G Richards
Florida Dreams showed some very smart form in bumpers last season including a grade 2 win at Aintree. He has been able to translate parts of that form over hurdles so far but there still looks like there could be more to come. he was staying on 5th in a grade 1 novice race at Aintree in December and then ran a disappointing race over 3m at Musselburgh last time out. He never jumped well that day and 3m trip might have stretched him. Now back at 2m where he should get a really strong early pace, Florida Dreams might be able to sit out the back and come through strongly late on in the race. Florida Dreams rates a 4 star each way Pick.
Ayr
J: James Best
T: Miss E C Lavelle
My Silver Lining has been a great credit to connections this season winning twice (including big handicap at Warwick) and finishing placed in her other three runs this season. She looked as good as ever at Uttoxeter last time out when 3rd in the Midlands Grand National, leading at the final fence and getting caught late on. If the effects of that race have not got to her, she should again run a big race today. Her bold jumping and prominent style of racing are often good attributes to have in this race. My Silver Lining rates a 4 star each way Pick.